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DN08 XAX

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

76,959 mi
Last recorded76,959 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 XAX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 76,959 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 73,669 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 68,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing: starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing: starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2024 68,672 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing: starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing: starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low indeed (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 64,245 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 59,375 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil benefit of doubt given (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil benefit of doubt given (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 54,416 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated housing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated housing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 53,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp has a crack in centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 50,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 47,575 miles

exhaust clamp cracked but still secure

Pass 18 May 2017 45,032 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 41,660 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear washer inop

Pass 14 May 2015 37,622 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 37,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2014 33,289 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 33,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2013 29,275 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 25,508 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2011 23,525 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 23,326 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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DN08 XAX is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2008 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 78,736 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN08 XAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DN08 XAX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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